Recent ActivityCounselor's Corner
The Counseling Program at Margaret Brent strives to support our administration, teachers, parents, and community in helping all students to reach their full potential as members of society by providing them with a safe and caring learning environment in which to develop their emotional, academic, and social skills, along with a deeper understanding of the community in which they live.
Program Initiatives
Individual Counseling: Referrals for any counseling service can be made by a teacher or other school staff, parents, or the student. Individual and small group counseling are short-term, voluntary, and confidential. Parental permission is obtained prior to any group counseling experience and prior to any extended individual counseling.
Small Group Counseling: Small groups will be offered throughout the year based upon the needs of individual students. Groups may focus on, but are not limited to, such issues as family changes, grief, self-esteem, anger management, study skills, and friendship. Your suggestions of group tropics which may be helpful to your child are always appreciated.
Classroom Guidance: Throughout the year, students will participate in classroom guidance lessons, which will occur every 2 weeks, for approximately 45 minutes. Guidance lessons will most often coincide with Stafford County's Word of the Month Program.
Consultation with Parents/Staff: The school counselor provides information and assistance in order to support parents and teachers with the academic, social, and career development of students.
Coordination and Referral Services: The school counselor works closely with the social worker and community agencies to provide support service information and referral services for students and their families.
Meet Your Counselor
Laura Hoover is enjoying her fifth year as the full-time counselor at MBES. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University and received her Master's degree in Counseling from UNC-Charlotte. She lives in Fredericksburg with her family and enjoys traveling and, of course, being a BOBCAT! GO BOBCATS!!!
Guidance Announcements WELCOME BACK!
Problems in School? What to do!As a parent, your first contact should always be your child's classroom teacher or bus driver, depending upon where the trouble is occurring. After contacting the teacher, if no resolution has been reached, please call the counseling office so that we may help you in addressing any issues. Most issues are easily resolved if lines of communication are open. We're here to help! Separation Anxiety- What to doDo you have a timid Bobcat at home? Nervousness and excitement are to be expected at the beginning of each new school year, especially for our youngest students. Crying and holding on to parents can extend into the first couple weeks of school. It's okay! Here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
Small Group OpportunitiesWe are currently running our new student "Welcome Wagon" groups. In October, we will begin our first set of small groups on the following topics:
Study Skills/Organization (Grades 3-5) Divorce (Grades K-5) If you would like your child to participate in either group or would like more information, please contact us. Thank you! Class Files
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Parent/Student Resource Links  Children and GriefInformation on grief and how children understand death based on their development. Crisis Management InstituteIncludes helpful resources for parents and teachers on topics such as grief and trauma. Hospice Support CareIncludes information on small group and grief camp opportunities for children and families. KidsHealth WebsiteFun information for kids including games and activities dealing with feelings, growing up, staying healthy, etc. |
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